U.S. Vice President JD Vance is set to take center stage as he prepares for crucial face-to-face talks with Iran in Islamabad. With negotiations expected to begin Friday, the spotlight is firmly on Vance’s diplomatic role. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has credited China for helping broker the fragile truce, even as he claims the U.S. still holds untapped leverage over Iran.


US-Iran Ceasefire: Iran Says Negotiations To Be Held In Islamabad On April 10

As Iran and the United States move toward talks under a fragile two-week ceasefire, new details of Tehran’s reported 10-point proposal are drawing global attention. The plan calls for acceptance of uranium enrichment and relief from sanctions, key sticking points in past negotiations. 


US-Iran Ceasefire: 10 Point Plan Says US Must Accept Uranium Enrichment, Lift Sanctions

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine addressed the media following a 14-day ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Hegseth claimed Iran “begged” for the truce after suffering heavy losses, while both leaders stressed that the pause in fighting remains fragile. The Pentagon says it is ready to act if tensions rise again, as the world watches whether this ceasefire holds.


Hegseth Says US Used Only 10% Of Its Military Strength In Iran War 

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine addressed the media following a 14-day ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Hegseth claimed Iran “begged” for the truce after suffering heavy losses, while both leaders stressed that the pause in fighting remains fragile. The Pentagon says it is ready to act if tensions rise again, as the world watches whether this ceasefire holds.

Hegseth, Caine Declare Iran Ceasefire After ‘Overwhelming Victory’

In a strong post-truce warning, U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened steep economic penalties on countries supplying weapons to Iran. He made it clear that any nation arming Tehran could face tariffs of up to 50%, signaling a shift from military pressure to economic leverage. The move raises the stakes globally, as allies and rivals alike weigh the risks of engaging with Iran amid an already fragile ceasefire.


BREAKING: Trump Warns 50% Tariffs on Nations Arming Iran After Truce

Tensions have surged again after explosions were reported at Iran’s Lavan refinery shortly after a ceasefire announcement. While officials say there were no casualties, the timing has raised serious concerns about the stability of the truce. In a dramatic escalation, Iran has reportedly launched a fresh wave of strikes targeting the UAE and Kuwait, prompting urgent calls for restraint. 


BREAKING: Iranian Media Claims Iranian Refinery Attacked After Truce Announced 

In a dramatic turn, U.S. President Donald Trump has paused military strikes on Iran just before a looming “obliteration” deadline, opening a narrow window for diplomacy. The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with Israel also on board, signaling a rare moment of de-escalation. 


BREAKING: Trump Halts Iran Strikes Before ‘Obliteration’ Deadline, Two Week Ceasefire Announced 

Tensions in the Middle East remain high as Israel signals that the ceasefire does not extend to Lebanon, raising fresh fears of escalation. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that operations against Hezbollah will continue despite truce talks elsewhere. With over 1,500 people killed and more than 1.2 million displaced in Lebanon, the humanitarian crisis is deepening. Iran has called for a halt to hostilities on all fronts, but uncertainty around the ceasefire continues to grow.


BREAKING: Netanyahu Rejects Lebanon Truce, War Against Hezbollah To Continue

Despite a ceasefire announcement in the Israel-Lebanon conflict, Israeli forces have continued airstrikes across parts of Lebanon, raising concerns about the fragile truce holding on the ground. The renewed bombardment comes amid ongoing tensions along the border and warnings from regional leaders about the risk of wider escalation. 


Israel-Lebanon War: Israel Continues to Bombard Lebanon Despite Ceasefire

At least two attackers were killed and one was injured in a shooting outside a building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday. According to Turkish media, the attackers, who had long guns and backpacks, were shot dead by Turkish security forces in a gunbattle and two police officers sustained injuries in the incident.

Police officers pulled out guns and took cover as shots rang out for at least 10 minutes. One person was covered in blood, Reuters reported. There were no Israeli diplomats present inside the consulate at the time of the incident.


Israeli Consulate Firing: Gunfire Kills Three in Istanbul; All Three Attackers Killed

Russian intelligence has provided Iran with a detailed list of 55 critical energy infrastructure targets within Israel, according to information obtained by The Jerusalem Post from a source close to Ukrainian intelligence.

The report, which highlights the deepening military and intelligence cooperation between Moscow and Tehran, suggests that the information that was shared enables Iran to launch precision missile strikes against Israel’s energy grid.

Iran War: Russia Reportedly Gave Iran List of Israeli Energy Targets | Orot Rabin Station on Target?

Overnight attacks on Saudi Arabia hit a petrochemical complex in a sprawling industrial area in the eastern city of Jubail, a source on the ground told AFP on Tuesday, hours after similar installations in Iran were struck.


Saudi Arabia: Petrochemical Complex Hit; Gulf States Continue to Come Under Fire

Iranian officials have urged civilians to form “human chains” around key power plants after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened massive strikes on Iran’s infrastructure. The call was made ahead of a deadline set by Trump related to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil corridor.


US-Iran War Intensifies: Tehran Calls For ‘Human Shields’ After Trump's War Threat 

US-Iran War Explodes: Tehran Calls For ‘Human Shields’ After Trump's Deadly War Threat

Iran has just launched its most devastating missile barrage to date, targeting the heart of Israel. Harrowing footage from Haifa where a residential building has partially collapsed following a direct hit, leaving four people dead and many more missing. We break down the new cluster munition technology being used by the IRGC and the catastrophic failure of regional air defences. As Tel Aviv burns and the death toll rises, is this the start of the final escalation?  


Israel-Iran War: Tel Aviv Under Fire After Tehran Launches New Missile Barrage

Unstoppable Missile Strike  | Iran's Missiles Crush Haifa  | Tel Aviv Burns

Escalating fighting in the Israel–Lebanon conflict has forced the closure of a key Lebanon–Syria border crossing, disrupting movement of civilians, aid supplies, and trade routes across the region. The shutdown comes after intensified strikes near the frontier raised security concerns and triggered emergency precautions by authorities.


Israel-Lebanon War: Attacks Force Lebanon-Syria Border Crossing to Crossing 

Hezbollah on Sunday struck an Israeli military vessel off the Lebanese coast with a naval cruise missile, claiming a direct hit as fighting with Israel in the south escalated.

In a statement, the group said the warship was hit about 68 nautical miles (around 126 km) offshore while preparing to carry out attacks on Lebanese territory, adding that the target had been monitored for hours before the strike.

Israel Launches Fresh Lebanon Strikes, Shuts Down Key Syria Border Crossing

Hezbollah on Sunday struck an Israeli military vessel off the Lebanese coast with a naval cruise missile, claiming a direct hit as fighting with Israel in the south escalated.

In a statement, the group said the warship was hit about 68 nautical miles (around 126 km) offshore while preparing to carry out attacks on Lebanese territory, adding that the target had been monitored for hours before the strike.


Hezbollah Drone Strikes Israeli Tanks; Targets Israel's Defence Forces

US President Donald Trump has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route. With nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply affected, tensions have surged sharply. The US has warned of possible military action if Tehran fails to comply. Recent strikes near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear facility and attacks on key petrochemical hubs have further escalated the crisis, sending shockwaves through global energy markets.


US-Iran War: Trump Threatens Tuesday Strike on Iran Power Plants, Bridges

Iran claims several US aircraft were destroyed during a high-risk mission to rescue a downed American airman near Isfahan. According to Iranian forces, a C-130 transport plane and two Black Hawk helicopters were hit, while an Israeli drone was also reportedly downed. US reports suggest disabled aircraft may have been deliberately destroyed to avoid capture. The incident highlights the growing intensity and complexity of the ongoing US-Iran confrontation.


Iran Says Several Aircraft Destroyed During US Pilot Rescue Mission

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched multiple waves of "Operation True Promise 4," a sustained retaliatory campaign involving massive drone and missile strikes, including Qiam, Fath, and Khyber Shikan missiles. The strikes have targeted Israeli military sites, cities like Tel Aviv and Haifa, and U.S. assets in the region. 


Israel-Iran War: New Wave of Iran's 'Operation True Promise 4'

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it targeted an Israel-linked ship in the Strait of Hormuz in a drone attack, setting it on fire.

“A drone struck the vessel … linked to the Zionist regime in the Strait of Hormuz; the ship caught fire,” the Guards naval forces post on X, adding that the ship was called the MSC Ishyka.

Israel-Iran War: Iranian Forces Hit Israel-linked Vessel Near Bahrain Port

Israel’s military renewed its strikes on the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on Saturday (April 4, 2026) after issuing evacuation warnings, following attacks on nearby buildings that damaged a hospital in the city.

Israel has carried out strikes across Lebanon and launched a ground invasion in the south after Hezbollah entered the war in West Asia on the side of its backer Iran on March 2.


Israel Issues Evacuation Warnings For Citizens in Lebanon's Tyre

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